GEMS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SPARKLE

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Junior standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Physical Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize common / popular gems and their corresponding minerals in geological environments. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize factors that affect the quality and value of gems. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Summarize differences among natural gems, enhanced gems, synthetic gems, and simulants. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize common / popular gems and their corresponding minerals in geological environments. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize factors that affect the quality and value of gems. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Summarize differences among natural gems, enhanced gems, synthetic gems, and simulants. Audience: Undergraduate